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Wibert Family History

Wibert Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Wilbert, Libert, Webert, Wiberg, Dibert, Vibert, Nibert, Sibert

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Where is the Wibert family from?

You can see how Wibert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wibert family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wibert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Wibert family living in Dumfries-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wibert's in Scotland. Dumfries-shire had the highest population of Wibert families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wibert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Wibert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wibert. 67% of Wibert men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Wibert women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wibert were Patent Attorney and Teacher.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Patent Attorney
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Wibert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 951 census records available for the last name Wibert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wibert census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 42 immigration records available for the last name Wibert. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 212 military records available for the last name Wibert. For the veterans among your Wibert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wibert lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Wibert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Wibert in 1960 was 44, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wibert ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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